Not Baked Beans

Remember, remember the fifth of November Gunpowder, treason and plot. I see no reason, why gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot. Technically it was Bonfire Night last night, but tonight was our local event, a large bonfire, some loud fireworks and late to bed for the small ones.  This is our yearly commemoration of the failure…

Miracle Cough Syrup

It’s that time of year again, extra jumpers and hot water bottle, vests and wooly tights.  The colder weather often comes with its fair share of coughs and colds. My daughters know that it is the good food on their plates that will keep them strong and help them stave off any nasty bugs they…

Smashing Pumpkins

Since deciding to blog about my adventures with food, I’ve joined a whole host of food and recipe groups, mainly veggie, vegan and wholefoody, on Facebook.  Over the recent months, not a day goes by without another ‘pumpkin spice’ recipe popping up on my newsfeed.  Pumpkin spice tart, pumpkin spice loaf, pumpkin spice latte, pumpkin…

Mushroom & Chestnut Stew with Dumplings

I was inspired by a HFW recipe but I’ve changed it considerably to be a more hearty one pot meal, to take better advantage of a delicious protein source with a beautifully complimentary earthy flavour and to convert this into an easy peasy slow cooker recipe.  I think I’ve improved things, sorry Hugh. This is real…